Who are you allowing in your inner circle?

Let’s talk about the art of relating to others. I often find that the things that people are attracted to about me are the same things that repel them. Like moths to a flame. Until they're strong enough to be able to be close to the flame, free from judgement of themselves or me, they're just playing games. And there's no point in attaching any emotional energy to the outcome of a game. I can hear the football fans shouting in outrage, but it's true. At the end of the day, you can pay the players millions of dollars, but it's just a game. That applies to family, friends, students and clients. The key to any strong relationship is consistently showing up without needing financial incentive or emotional manipulation. We all deserve people in our life who are drawn to our energy and bask in it because it helps them grow, evolve and relax. Like a plant with the right amount of sunshine and water, that’s when we grow. Anything else is draining.